A/N: Rushing rushing rushing. Uh, haider. Michi's in here-ish. (: I was planning to make a sql. But, I'm still thinking about it. &I'm making another story, haha. Sorry btw for taking forever, just finished finals and my heads not coming up with good ideas like before. ):

Chapter Nine- Winter Romance.

After what happened Thanksgiving break I find it relieving to know that Melanie's parents are trying to make a connection with Melanie again. Once again there's another break, winter break. Matt said that the four of us should hang out with one another before Christmas comes, and it's another way to celebrate Melanie's birthday since it's the same day on Christmas. On the other hand, Tai's going to be there, it's hard to play hard to get when obviously I want him, even if he went back with Sora after that one time. I grabbed my bags and headed to Melanie's place.

"Bye Mom, have fun with Dad!" I yelled running towards the door.

"I sure will." She teased winking at me and closing the door after I came out. 'Ew, that was gross.'

As I walked towards Melanie's place her door was already opened and she was in the living room looking at her bags. I coughed to get her attention and simply it worked she smiled.

"You excited?"

"No, I don't even know what we're doing."

She laughed, "We're going to go to Matt's cabin house, celebrate, snowboarding and all that. It'll be fun. Plus you and Tai can reconnect."

I blushed madly at her last comment and shook my head, "That sounds great."

"Which part? The activities or Tai?"

I groaned and threw my scarf at her, "Shut up Melanie."

-Tai's Views-

"You better not do anything with Melanie." I explained as Matt chuckled.

"Yes Mr. Kamiya. And you better do something with Mimi." He teased grabbing his bags and putting them in his car.

"I'm not like you, you know. So shut up." I admit I am mad, only because Matt has someone. I had someone too, but I screwed that up. I'm hoping this time I'll finally get to her. After putting my bags in the trunk the girls came by and we helped them put their bags into the car too and we sat in the car, with Matt driving.

"Tai go sit in the back, I don't like you in front." Matt said, starting the car. I groaned and sat next to Mimi with Melanie all the way in the back.

"I didn't get enough sleep. That's why."

"Mel, you barely get any sleep now. Ever since you spoke to your parents you've been on the edge lately." Mimi said looking at her.

"I know, just rest. Then later we'll have fun, don't think too much about it." I said patting her head as she laid down on the rest of the seats.

While Matt was driving it was silent, Mimi didn't care to talk about me, Melanie was still sleeping and Matt was driving. I decided to try and start a conversation since I don't like when it's silent.

"So, you excited about the trip?" She nodded her head and I glanced at Matt who was smirking knowing that I'm probably going to make a complete ass of myself.

"You look pretty too, by the way." I commented, as she let out a soft, "Thanks."

There's only one thing that will make Mimi talk or at least be loud and that is to make her laugh. I kept thinking about something embarrassing about me, but there was nothing. I did know some stuff about Matt and Melanie.

"Did you know Melanie likes to do belly rolls when she listens to sex songs?" After I mentioned that I heard a little giggle escape from her mouth and I felt a big slap in the back of my head.

"You whore face, you weren't suppose to say anything about that!" Melanie yelled with fire in her eyes.

"Matt uses his brushes as a microphone, and then he styles his hair like Elvis and starts singing his songs." Then Mimi and Melanie began to crack up hard while Matt blushed red from what I said.

"Freaking Tai, at least I don't own an Easy Bake oven." Matt exclaimed back as they kept laughing and I felt my face hot.

"I like baking with Kari. At least it was better than our Mom's deserts." I defended myself as Mimi finally spoke, "Oh Tai, that's funny."

After the long drive to the cabin we finally made it, snow falling slowly from the sky as the chill breeze of the wind passed us by. We grabbed all our bags and began walking towards the cabin.

"Shit, this is amazing." I said dropping my bags the exact time my jaw dropped.

"Eh, it's nothing."

"Whatever, show off." Mimi said teasing.

The place was modern looking, yet nice. Big TV, nice kitchen, bedrooms were simple as so were the bathrooms. Very home-like.

-Mimi's Views-

"I am tired."

"Melanie, you took a nap the whole entire time in the car." I said falling onto the bed.

"So, I couldn't sleep cause Tai kept singing, but you know, you enjoyed it since he's you-" Before she could finish I threw a pillow at her face and ignored what she said. After resting and unpacking some of our stuff it was dinner time. The aroma of the food caught my attention as I skipped towards the kitchen.

"Smells amazing!" I exclaimed grabbing a plate and grabbing as much food as I can.

"Well you know I enjoy cooking. Thankfully I'm here cause if Tai cooked-"

"This cabin would have burned into fire wood." Melanie finished Matt's sentence and grabbed some food as well. After eating Matt's food we all sat outside the balcony as Tai started the fire in the middle of the balcony as we all sat around it in a circle. Even if there was fire my whole body was shaking, I was wearing tights and a loose shirt.

"Mimi, you look cold. You want me to get a blanket?" Melanie asked, looking at my worriedly.

"No I'm f-fine, thank y-you though." I stuttered out. Next, I felt this warm body on my back as for arms holding around my waist. Obviously I knew who it was.

"You feel warm?" Tai whispered softly as I nodded slowly. Then I see Matt smirking and began to yawn.

"Well I'm pretty tired, since I drove. Goodnight."

"Same here! Bye!" Melanie yelled grabbing Matt's arm as they both went inside. I actually liked being in Tai's arms, like old times.

-Matt's Views-

"Matt, stop spying."

"You know you want to, too Mel. I just want to see if he gets something." I replied looking out the window on top of the balcony where Mimi and Tai were.

-Tai's Views-

"I miss you. A lot." I said, resting my chin on her shoulder as she laughed in response, "What's so funny?"

"Your chin's tickling me that's all." She said, and then she looked at me, "I miss you too though."

I smiled but before I could say anything she added, "But it doesn't mean I want you or anything, yet."

"Yet?" I asked, smirking a little. As she blushed, and looked the other direction.

-Melanie's Views-

"See I told you! Tai sucks that's why." I said right behind Matt as he groaned.

"Whatever, she'll break soo-" Before he could finish he lost his balance and was half-way out the window.

-Mimi's Views-

"Damn it! See this is why you don't spy on other people!" Melanie yelled while I looked up and noticed Matt out the window.

"Shut up! You were too!"

"Not really! At least I'm not hanging out the window!"

I sighed and grabbed Tai's arm and walked towards their room to help Matt up. As we arrived Tai helped him up and Melanie started glaring at him.

"For once Tai is helpful, be thankful your hair wasn't messed up as well." Melanie said, patting Tai on the back as Matt just 'hmph'ed' in response. After that we all went to bed.

-The Next Day-

Today we were going snowboarding, which I'll probably fail at but I'm only doing it because it's winter break and I want to enjoy it as much as I can. So I woke up and grabbed my clothes and went on to the bathroom. When I opened the bathroom door, my eyes were widen. I saw Tai standing there with only his boxers. I didn't know what to do but scream.

"Don't you knock?"

"Don't you know how to lock the door!" I spat back and heard foot steps coming up.

"What happe- You son of a bitch, put some clothes on you filthy dog!" Melanie yelled closing her eyes and then walked out of the bathroom going back down.

"Geez thanks Mimi." He said sarcastically putting the rest of his clothes on.

"You're very welcome." I spat back closing the bathroom door and locking it. After taking a shower I walked downstairs grabbing some breakfast and sat next to Matt.

"So you were spying?" I asked taking a sip of my water.

He laughed and answered, "It's called watching out smart one. So you went into the bathroom while Tai was half-naked? How many times has that happened?"

I blushed a little, "A couple of times. So when are we leaving?"

"In an hour. Meems, you're still not giving in to him?" He asked as I nodded. He sighed and got comfortable on the couch.

-Tai's Views-

After what happened earlier I stayed in the room until we were ready to go, then someone knocked on the door, hoping it was Mimi. Sadly it wasn't, it was Melanie.

"Hi cousin. Go downstairs." She commanded as I shook my head, "Why? Mimi's not mad. She probably enjoyed the view of your chocolate goodness."

"Fine." I said in monotone and walked downstairs with her. When we arrived I saw Mimi and Matt talking as I groaned softly. 'They're probably talking about me.'

"Hey Meems, I'm sorry."

She raised a brow and spoke, "About what?"

"What happened earlier?"

She chuckled and stood right in front of me, "It's fine."

"She means your body's fine Tai." Melanie explained as Matt started laughing and Mimi's face turning red.

"Well we should get ready so we can be there on time." Matt mentioned as we all nodded.

-Mimi's Views-

After we got ready we arrived at the snow we arrived at the place, where we snow board. I don't get why we couldn't just say back at the cabin, I can imagine the endless possibilities of what's going to happen. After we got our snowboards we started waiting for the ride, they all gave my weird looks from a far.

"What?"

"What are you doing? Aren't you coming?" Matt asked.

"Yeah, aren't you guys waiting for our ride?"

They all started laughing, "Hello, you blind? We're riding the chair lifts, smart one."

I laughed nervously and waddled my way to them, and first Melanie and Matt sat on the seats, then Tai and I after them. I nearly fell off, which is beyond embarrassing. Tai kept laughing at me as my face kept getting hotter and hotter by the second.

"Stop laughing it's not funny you know."

"Sorry, it's just that it's cute that you even try."

I started to blush like crazy and laughed nervously. As we made it to the top of the mountain Melanie and Matt began sliding their way down as I jumped off the chair while holding onto Tai's hand firmly hoping that I wouldn't fall. After that I just stood there not even wanting to go down as I felt someone's hand on my shoulder.

"It's really easy, just keep balance and you'll do fine." I nodded in response as I started gliding down the mountain along with Tai, and I was pretty good at it. 'I guess it's not that hard after all.' After sliding down the mountain we met up with Melanie and Matt who were just standing there talking.

"Let's make this a competition. Whoever is last has to pay for dinner tonight." Tai suggested waddling towards them.

"You're only saying that because your Mom barely gave you money for this trip." Matt mentioned then added, "But I'll go along with it."

Melanie and I nodded, as we all waddled towards the chair lifts trying to fit all of us into one chair. We managed but I noticed how Melanie and Matt were distant on one side as I noticed Tai glaring I started laughing.

"Tai, stop glaring. Don't be jealous because Matt actually has game." He scoffed and put his arm around my shoulder, "I do have game, I mean, girls can't resist me you know."

"Cousin, you're all fucking talk." Melanie said, as Tai rolled his eyes.

When we were on the top of the mountain we began the race from there, Melanie was first, sliding her way through us. While Matt and Tai kept pushing each other to make ways as I started boarding not even caring. Then again, Matt managed to ignore Tai and went right through me while I just kept on going, sure I felt bad for Tai but I didn't want to pay for dinner. After a few more minutes I saw Tai catching up to me, or at least I thought he was. In the end, Tai lost, just by a short second.

"Oh Tai, you s-suck!" Melanie yelled taking off her equipment, as Matt and I started laughing.

Tai scoffed walking towards the car, "Lucky shot, oh well, anyways what are we buying?"

"We? You mean you." We all pointed out as he groaned in response.

As we all got in the car I noticed how Melanie's birthday in two days, which is on Christmas. She never said she wanted anything but then I know that she's not the one to ask, she's the one to give.

"Melanie, since it's your birthday soon, you pick what you want to eat." I suggested.

"Anything really, I don't mind."

-Tai's Views-

"Mel, let this be a birthday gift from me. Since Matt's brung us for your birthday. It's only fair." I said, giving her a smile as she gave me a glare in return.

"Let's go to the grocery store, and just buy food. I feel like cooking. I'm not the one who wants to spend all your money anyways."

As we drove to the grocery store, I was about to get out of the car until Matt stopped me.

"Oh no no, you two stay here. Tai, no need to pay. Stay here, we won't take long." He smirked at us then ran off catching up to Melanie.

-Melanie's Views-

While I was walking around looking for food that I needed for dinner I see Matt trying to catch his breath as I walked towards him, "Where's the other two?"

"They decided to stay, I'll just pay no worries. Then I'll be cooking, so you can relax." He murmured in response.

"Oh, Matt things you do to make her give in."

-Tai's Views-

'Sometimes I just want to punch Matt in the face.'

"Tai, you okay?"

"Yeah, perfectly fine. Why?"

She sighed in response, "You looked mad, that's all. Sorry."

I just sat there, staring at her, yet she didn't stare back. I felt bad that the whole situation of what happened a few months ago happened, but it's like she doesn't even want me no more. Or acting like it.

"Mimi, I'm sorry." She stared at me, looking surprised.

"I'm the biggest douchenut ever, I don't deserve you. After what I did to you, I should have known that Sora and I weren't meant to be after all. Sometimes, I wonder why you even like me after the things I did to you. You're amazing, you're really attractive, funny, and everything else a guy could ever want in a girl. Shoot, if you even like me, I'm probably the most luckiest guy out there."

-Mimi's Views-

'Did he just say that?' "Tai. I still like you."

He smiled, and I felt my stomach in knots just falling for his smile. Our face grew closer and closer to each other until I heard the door unlocking and we immediately fell apart from each other.

"Well, we're making BBQ, and s'mores. That's about it, nothing too big." Melanie explained as we nodded our heads.

While we were walking in the cabin I can feel the cold wind rushing my body as I began to shake from how cold it was. Until I felt someone's arm around my shoulder.

"You looked cold, that's all." I smiled and just kept walking with Tai. Tai was cooking with Matt, while I stayed inside watching TV with Melanie. We were both focused on the show, until she spoke.

"So, you finally gave into him."

I turned red and responded, "Whaaat?"

"Matt and I saw you two about to kiss. Oh you two, might as well do it." She smiled, "I'm kidding. But seriously though, Sora's out of the picture, she's obviously into Matt."

I raised a brow and my jaw dropped then she chuckled, "You didn't know? I thought Tai told you! It was pretty noticeable, we got the truth out of her like a long time ago."

"But what if she-"

"Steals Matt? Matt's not that stupid." She laid down and added, "But if that happens, then I'm the fool. If you really like Tai, and you think it's going to work out, then forgive him. Mimi, take chances, the more you'll push him away, he might get the wrong idea and some other slut might take him away."

-Tai's Views-

After cooking the BBQ and setting up the table we waited for the girls to finish dressing. 'Those two interrupted at the wrong damn time, I had it, I almost did.'

"Tai, you didn't get some. You fail." Matt teased as I gave him the middle finger. Then I heard foot steps coming closer, it was Melanie and Mimi. We all sat down and began eating, fast. After that Melanie started the the bon fire as we all sat around it, melting our marshmallows.

"Happy early birthday, cousin. You suck." I said as she smiled.

"Thanks, Tai. You know that you suck more."

After a silence of just eating s'mores, and enjoying the view I noticed Melanie and Matt sleeping already. Right in front of us, while Mimi was smiling at them. I decided that I should wake them up since I didn't want them to sleep in the cold.

"Hey, you two, go inside. Goodnight." I whispered, shaking both of them.

They both murmured, rubbing their eyes and walked slowly into the cabin. I sat closer to Mimi with a blanket covering us, and I just enjoyed every moment I'm spending with her if it was silent or not.

"Hey Tai."

I looked at her, "Yeah what's u-" Before I could finished she interrupted me by giving me a simple kiss on the lips. I smiled and hugged her.

"So, does that mean you forgive me?" She nodded in response, and laid her head against mines as we looked at each other eye to eye.

"But promise that, you won't leave me again."

I kissed her forehead and responded back, "I promise.